The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB
Cheapest price
£86
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £86.
Of the 11 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Zurich HB every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EuroCity 126
EuroCity 10
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EuroCity 12
EuroCity 126
EuroCity 10
EuroCity 306
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EuroCity 12Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milan Centrale to Zurich HB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 216 km
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Live departures
Milan Centrale to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 10 | 06:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 09:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 12 | 07:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 10:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 14 | 08:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 11:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 10:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 13:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 12:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 14:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 17:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 15:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 16:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 19:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 36 | 17:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 20:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 126 | 18:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 21:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 28 | 19:10 Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 22:27 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB
Trains from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 216 km distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 216 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 19:10 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Zurich HB from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan Centrale to Zurich HB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan Centrale and Zurich HB
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
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